Liverpool-based affordable housing provider Torus is already committed to spend £200m on new homes and is now to invest into local community initiatives in the wake of COVID-19. Tony McDonough reports Affordable housing provider…

Hospitality and leisure businesses across Liverpool city region are being urged by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to apply for cash from the £40m emergency COVID fund. Tony McDonough reports Tomorrow, Friday October 30, is the last…

In its latest Red Flag survey, insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor reveals there are now more than 8,000 Merseyside firms in ‘significant financial distress’ amid the COVID-19 crisis. Tony McDonough reports Thousands of Merseyside…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Sarita Naree, a bulk carrier carrying steel plate/coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is GP Shipping. Vos Endurance, a survey vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business…

Multi-year principal partnership agreement Russian telecommunications company MegaFon comes just days before the Blues take on Manchester City in the Women’s FA Cup final. Tony McDonough reports Everton Women have secured a new…

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has allocated £915,000 to a new fund that will pay for equipment to allow adult learners to complete their courses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tony McDonough reports Adult education providers…

A surf wave pool that will generate waves up to 2 metres high as well a spa, four-star accommodation and a restaurant and cafés will be included in the Go Surf attraction. Tony McDonough reports A new all-year-round multi-million…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Clementine, a ro-ro vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to Spain. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA. BBC Arkhangelsk, a cargo vessel coming from China and sailing on to Germany. Agent is…

£250m Infinity residential project in Liverpool city centre was one of a trio of Elliot Group schemes placed into administration earlier this year. Tony McDonough reports Efforts to secure the sale and resumption of a stalled £250m…

With a two-shift pattern now reintroduced at Halewood, Jaguar Land Rover has weathered the initial COVID-19 storm with a return to profitability in the three months to September 30. Tony McDonough reports Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover…